The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
A federal judge has blocked New York City's groundbreaking law requiring ride-hailing firms to provide drivers 14 days' notice before deactivation, ruling the measure unconstitutional and interfering with platform safety protections.
The widow of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar, killed in a hit-and-run incident in Klang, is preparing to file a RM1 million civil suit against the accused driver. Legal proceedings are expected to commence in August.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has encouraged Malaysia's estimated 1.2 million gig economy workers to pursue technical and vocational training to enhance career prospects beyond ride-hailing and delivery work.